Bad press: 5 times Shein made headlines for all the wrong reasons

George Iddenden
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Earlier this week, Chinese fast fashion giant Shein pledged £12.2 million to upgrade hundreds of factories in its supply chain, after an undercover investigation from Channel 4 revealed the appalling working conditions of its employees.

However, this is not the first time the fast fashion firm has been embroiled in controversy over its dubious working practises – we take a look at five times Shein has made the news for all the wrong reasons.

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Bad press: 5 times Shein made headlines for all the wrong reasons

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Earlier this week, Chinese fast fashion giant Shein pledged £12.2 million to upgrade hundreds of factories in its supply chain, after an undercover investigation from Channel 4 revealed the appalling working conditions of its employees.

However, this is not the first time the fast fashion firm has been embroiled in controversy over its dubious working practises – we take a look at five times Shein has made the news for all the wrong reasons.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE

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